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demographics

How Ethiopia’s first birth age connects to health, wealth, and where people live

April 14, 2026

When a woman has her first child in Ethiopia often shapes not just her own health but also the future of her family and the nation. Babies born to very young mothers face higher chances of health problems right after delivery. Mothers under 18 also tend to have less schooling and fewer job opportuni

health

Hospital Care in 19th‑Century Amsterdam: Who Survived and Why

April 1, 2026

In the mid‑1800s, Amsterdam’s Binnengasthuis hospital was a place where people could seek help or, sometimes, face their final days. Researchers looked closely at patient records from 1856 to 1896 to understand who was admitted and how many survived. The study found that death rates were not as h

politics

Social Security Faces a Growing Gap: What the Numbers Really Say

March 28, 2026

About 70 million people got their Social Security checks in February, and most of them are retirees who depend on those payments to survive. Studies over the past two decades show that 80‑90% of retirees use these benefits to make ends meet. This shows how vital it is for lawmakers to keep the progr

religion

Education Levels Vary Widely Among U. S. Religions

March 13, 2026

The latest national survey shows that people who follow smaller religions tend to have higher education. Hindu and Jewish Americans lead the way, with about 70 % of Hindus and 65 % of Jews holding a bachelor’s degree or more. These groups are tiny in the country, making up less than 1 % and ab

health

Spine Clinic Study Reveals Pain Patterns and Risk Clues

February 10, 2026

A team of doctors looked closely at people who came to a spine clinic for help with long‑term back pain. They wanted to know what these patients look like, how they feel, and how well they can move. The study gathered data on age, gender, job type, pain level, and daily function. The researchers co

politics

Staten Island's Electoral Boundaries: A Fight for Power or Fairness?

January 26, 2026

Staten Island has long been a challenging area for Democrats. Over the past 40 years, only two Democrats have secured the congressional seat, and their victories were short-lived. Now, Democrats are advocating for a change in district boundaries, arguing that it's about fairness. A judge recently r

politics

A Clash of Styles: Crockett and Talarico Face Off in Senate Primary Debate

January 24, 2026

Two Democrats are set to go head-to-head in a live debate this Saturday, giving voters a chance to compare their approaches ahead of the March election. Jasmine Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas, and James Talarico, a state representative from Austin, are competing for the Democratic nomination

health

How Neighborhoods Shape Our Brains

January 24, 2026

Living in certain neighborhoods might affect brain health, especially for Black and Latinx older adults. A recent study looked at how living in segregated areas impacts the brain. They used MRI scans to check brain structures like the hippocampus and white matter. The study included 269 people, wit

health

Yoga's Growing Role in Modern Healthcare: A Look at Who's Using It

January 18, 2026

Over a span of five years, from 2019 to 2023, a large hospital in India tracked the people visiting its yoga clinic. They found that most of these visitors were not very active in their daily lives, but they were looking for help with their health. The clinic saw almost 2, 819 new patients during th

education

Colorado Kids: Where Are They Going?

January 17, 2026

In Colorado, public schools are seeing fewer kids. About 10, 000 students left, which is a 1. 2% drop. That's a big change, but not as big as during the pandemic. Back then, 30, 000 students left. So, why are kids leaving now? One reason is that fewer kids are in the age group for school. But that'